1. Martin Brynes Careers Adviser
Preparation for applying to Further and Higher Education at College
Martin Brynes Careers Adviser

2. Recognise and become familiar with the college recruitment process.

6. HNCs and HNDs are available in a wide range of subject areas, including:
Agriculture
Computing and IT
Construction and Civil Engineering
Engineering
Health and Social Care
Business and Management
Sport and Exercise Sciences
Performing Arts
Retail and Distribution
Hospitality Management

7. Edinburgh College is one of the UK’s largest regional colleges
Edinburgh College is one of the
UK’s largest regional colleges
with over 26,000 student
enrolments.

8. Four Campuses

12. LOCATE the SAVE option BEFORE starting your application.

13. Important Information:
Course details and applications go online 16th January – 28th April 2017.
Applications will then close for a couple of weeks in May to identify courses that still have places available .
Applications to Full Time courses for Applicants will only have One Course, not three courses as previous years.

14. The College have ensured that Every Student who is unsuccessful with their preferred choice, will be offered an alternative course that hopefully meets what they are looking for.
There aren’t interviews for every course, some applications will be based on the applicant’s prior learning and what next steps they can take.

15. Open Days for August 2017 courses:
Tuesday 17 January
Milton Road              
11:00am - 2:00pm
Thursday 19 January
Granton 
Tuesday 24 January
Midlothian
Thursday 26 January
Sighthill 

16. Registering as a new user

17. Course Details

18. Personal Details

19. Address Details

20. Residency

21. Caring and Care Leavers

22. Equal Opportunities

23. Educational Details

24. Add Subject

25. Learning Support Services

26. Info in support of Application

27. The Personal Statement – A General Guide
This is one of the most important sections of the application. – It is your chance to tell the college why you should be offered a place on the course.
You should start off the paragraph by having a sentence telling the college why you have chosen this particular course.
e.g. ‘I have chosen this course as I have a great interest in Construction and I would like to continue to study it at College.’
Then continue to talk about what the strengths and skills you have that are relevant to the subject you are applying to.
Have a mix of Transferable Skills like: communication, problem solving, teamwork, etc. and skills that are specific to the course subject you want to get a place on.
Do you have any relevant experience for the course you are applying for? E.g – your work experience, JET placement, mentoring, anything you’ve done outside of school, etc. that would be relevant?
Anything else that you think that might be helpful to include, that you think the college might be looking for?
Finish the paragraph with a closing sentence that ends your application nice and neatly.
e.g – ‘I believe that this course can help me develop my skills more and also allow me to explore my career interest further.’

28. Info in support of Application

30. Payment of College Fees
Part-time
Full-time

31. Marketing Information

32. Declaration

33. Submit your application and receive an email of confirmation.

35. Don’t forget your log-in details!
Keep TRACK of your application online.
Don’t forget your log-in details!

36. You can make an appointment with Student Support at Edinburgh College.
Tel:

38. What are your options when you leave school?
Higher Education – College/University
Further Education - College
Modern Apprenticeship
Employment
Training
Gap Year/Voluntary Work